Space enthusiasts are generally giddy at this choice. Even the more level-headed are cautious at worst. I'm sure he will have the best of intentions but there are two things that concern me:
Although he has proven to be an excellent leader in private enterprise, government works much differently. He may be in for a great deal of frustration. He will have some power but congress holds the purse strings. Historically, logic and efficiency hasn't played much of a role in what they have approved or denied.
There are tons of potential conflicts of interest. He has paid for two missions with SpaceX and has a lot of ties with the company. How can a SpaceX competitor expect an unbiased review when competing for contracts?
Although he has proven to be an excellent leader in private enterprise, government works much differently. He may be in for a great deal of frustration. He will have some power but congress holds the purse strings. Historically, logic and efficiency hasn't played much of a role in what they have approved or denied.
There are tons of potential conflicts of interest. He has paid for two missions with SpaceX and has a lot of ties with the company. How can a SpaceX competitor expect an unbiased review when competing for contracts?
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein
